Experience

PublicSource

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Photojournalist

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Photo and video production across the newsroom at PublicSource, a nonpartisan, nonprofit, digital-first media organization dedicated to serving the Pittsburgh region. PublicSource inspires critical thinking and bold ideas through journalism rooted in facts, diverse voices and pursuit of transparency. Photo and video production across the newsroom at PublicSource, a nonpartisan, nonprofit, digital-first media organization dedicated to serving the Pittsburgh region. PublicSource inspires critical thinking and bold ideas through journalism rooted in facts, diverse voices and pursuit of transparency.



Freelance photographer

• United Kingdom
• Photography
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Photographer

  • Jun 2010 - Present

  Covering a variety of stories and assignments for publications and clients such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, ESPN, Bloomberg, USA Today, Reuters, WBEZ Chicago, STAT, The Guardian, AARP, Eater.com, Popular Science Magazine, and various businesses, non-profits and individuals. Covering a variety of stories and assignments for publications and clients such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, ESPN, Bloomberg, USA Today, Reuters, WBEZ Chicago, STAT, The Guardian, AARP, Eater.com, Popular Science Magazine, and various businesses, non-profits and individuals.



Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Staff Photographer

  • Oct 2016 - May 2022

  I collaborate on deadline across the newsroom to create award-wining photography and videography ranging from breaking news to long-form journalism. Part of the small team recognized as a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting for a six-part series on sexual abuse in the Plain communities, and part of the staff awarded the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting for coverage of the Tree of Life mass shooting. In addition to field work, pivots quickly to the photo desk to develop and coordinate staff and freelance photo assignments across all departments. Recognized for self-generating projects and connecting with impacted people as news develops. Show less



Pittsburgh Filmmakers

• Movies and Sound Recording
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor of Documentary Photography

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

  Engaged students with the history and principles of photography as personal and social documentary through in-the-field experiences, class assignments and critiques, and artist visits. Engaged students with the history and principles of photography as personal and social documentary through in-the-field experiences, class assignments and critiques, and artist visits.



Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

• Photojournalist

  • Dec 2012 - Sep 2016

  Responsible for creating photos, multimedia, and engaging social media to illustrate news and feature stories on deadline. Working solo, with a writer, or with a team to execute a wide range of coverage styles from breaking news to long term projects.

• Photojournalism Intern

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012



Jonano

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Spokesperson, Sustainable Business Intern

  • May 2009 - Jun 2010

  Worked with marketing, imaging, and fashion team to create a lookbook that increased sales for this small company $100,000 in one month after release. Responsible for creating and promoting contests to involve local and national customers in brand and social media. Designed and distributed bi-weekly Constant Contact campaign world wide and eco-fashion blog to update consumer on latest trends and brand news. Maintained showroom and held, promoted, and managed sample sales in Pittsburgh and NYC. Organized, promoted, cast and ran fashion shows to promote brand awareness in the Pittsburgh area and associate brand with socially and environmentally conscious organizations and movements. Show less


Culture Brothers
• China
• Permaculture Design Intern

  • Apr 2009 - May 2009


The Pennsylvania State University, Shaver's Creek Environmental Center

• Environmental Education Intern/Sustainability Intern

  • Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Designed and led lessons, hikes and public programming as Natural History Interpreter and Learning Group Leader for Outdoor School. Integral part of office duties, animal care in Raptor Center for injured birds of prey, as well as professional and organizational development opportunities. Worked with a team to plan and carry out large events and to teach and assist with youth, Elder Hostel and other outreach programs. Designed and led lessons, hikes and public programming as Natural History Interpreter and Learning Group Leader for Outdoor School. Integral part of office duties, animal care in Raptor Center for injured birds of prey, as well as professional and organizational development opportunities. Worked with a team to plan and carry out large events and to teach and assist with youth, Elder Hostel and other outreach programs.